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Splitting of South West region into states has hindered development – Governors
The Southwest governors on Monday lamented the splitting of the old Western Nigeria into six states by the Federal Government, saying the action has hindered the region’s socio–economic development. The…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 19th of July
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Aregbesola’s Paris Club Fund: Workers’ salaries or LAUTECH?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Thirty-four thousand students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have been at home since 2015. Reason: the Governments of Osun and Oyo States have refused…
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Pay us with N6.314bn Paris refund | Pensioners tell Aregbesola
Some pensioners in Osun State on Wednesday staged a protest to demand payment of their pensions and gratuities. This comes just a day after Governor Rauf Aregbesola confirmed that he had…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Etisalat quits Nigeria, gives 3 weeks to phase out Etisalat has reportedly terminated its management agreement with Etisalat Nigeria, giving three…
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Is Adeleke any different from Melaye and co?
by Alexander O. Onukwue So Ademola Adeleke pulled an impressive stunt by dumping the APC last-minute to win the Senatorial seat for Osun West with the PDP. It is being…
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Rauf Aregbesola, Deji Adeleke | 3 winners and 3 losers from the Osun by-elections
The dust settled and the results came in on Saturday. Ademola Adeleke, younger brother of late Osun senator, Isiaka Adeleke won in the by-election in Osun West senatorial district. Adeleke,…
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YNaija Editorial: The Osun West by-election result is a clear indicator of Nigeria’s electoral future
Ademola Adeleke of the "dying" Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - whose "obituary" was dramatically declared by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo who publicly trashed his membership card a couple of years…
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Why Osun shows Nigerians should not give up on Change
Ademola Adeleke’s election to take the seat in the Senate has changed the political climate of both Osun State and the country. The resounding victory on Saturday was, in many…
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Osun Elections: How Adeleke shamed Aregbesola’s pride
by Alexander O. Onukwue The candidate for the PDP in the Osun West Senatorial elections which held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, Ademola Adeleke, has been declared the winner. Adeleke…
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PDP’s Adeleke shocks APC in Senatorial election
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ademola Adeleke, has been declared winner of the by-election in Osun West Senatorial District. Adeleke polled a total of 97,480 votes to defeat Mudashiru Hussain of…
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We dumped Hussain in 2015 to save late Adeleke’s political career – Aregbesola
Governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola has stated the reason the All Progressive Congress (APC) decided to return Senator Mudasiru Hussain to the Senate after the death of late Senator Isiaka…
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Opinion: “The genesis of LAUTECH crisis” | 5 takeaways from this Abuja facts article
Last month, the students of LAUTECH published an obituary of their Vice Chancellor, Professor Sulaiman Gbadegeshin,as a form of protest action over the lingering strike action in the school. This…
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All Nigerian governors are a disaster, but Aregbesola remains king | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Over the years, many Nigerian governors have shown a penchant for impunity, misplaced priorities and total inefficiency. But this set current set of governors are proving to be outscoring their…
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Aregbesola inaugurates cabinet after two years in office
The governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola, has sworn in his cabinet, with less than two years left in his tenure. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony which took place at…
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Drug overdose killed Adeleke not poison – Coroner
The coroner inquest set up to probe the death of Isiaka Adeleke, has ruled that late lawmaker died as result of drug overdose administered by an unqualified nurse. The coroner,…
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Ambode, Aregbesola are the worst governors in Nigeria | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for governors
Lagos governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and his Osun counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola are in a slugfest for the position of the worst governor in Nigeria. Ambode, who rose ten places in the…
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LAUTECH students protest, demand audience with Aregbesola (PHOTOS)
Students of the Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH) on Wednesday protested the continued closure of the institution in Osun State. The students who demanded an audience with the governor, Rauf Aregbesola…
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“Dear Susu… I fell in love with an Actress. Now my life is a movie” – Banky W | Read our top 10 quotes from last week
82 Chibok Girls were released and Banky W left the baby boys' club with Adesua Etomi - what a catch right? - and despite what his wife and social media…
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Adeleke’s family reject Aregbesola’s inquest into his death
by Azeez Adeniyi The family of Senator Isiaka Adeleke has rejected the inquest into his death by Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola. Deji Adeleke, immediate younger brother of the deceased…
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I have not endorsed anyone to succeed me – Aregbesola
by Azeez Adeniyi Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola has said he has not endorsed anyone to succeed him ahead of the 2018 governorship election. The governor made the declaration in…
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Osun to investigate death of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke
by Azeez Adeniyi Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the state government will set up a panel to probe the cause of the sudden death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke.…
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How Osun spent Paris Club refund – AGF
by Dolapo Adelana The Accountant General of Osun State, Mr. Akintayo Kolawole, has given details of how the state government spent the entire N11,744,237,793.56 it received as the first tranche…
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Governor Ambode remains at the bottom on this week’s YNaija Governors Ranking
More than enough time has passed since the Otodo-Gbame disaster. More than enough time for Governor Ambode to, if not make this right, then acknowledge that it was wrong. But…
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BREAKING: Osun declares curfew in Ile-Ife
by Dolapo Adelana The Government of Osun has declared a two day curfew in entire Ile-Ife City, State of Osun. This is contained in a statement signed by Semiu Okanlawon,…
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Ambode retains the number one position for yet another week, Aregbesola makes it into the top 20 | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Even if we hadn't seen this wonderful video of Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode engaging veteran table tennis player Funke Oshinaike in a game, he would likely still be retaining his…
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Rotimi Akeredolu debuts at #10, Governor Ambode retains the top spot | The latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
This week's YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors sees little movement as Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state retains the top spot. The Governor has, in the past week, seen little…
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Governor Ambode edges out Willie Obiano for the top spot in the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
The latest YNaija Governors Effectiveness Ranking sees Governor Akinwunmi Ambode clinch the top spot from Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano. Ambode's commitment to the Code Lagos programme gave him the…
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Fayose hosts Southwest governors in Ado-Ekiti (PHOTOS)
Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose Monday played host to Southwest governors. The meeting which held in Ado-Ekiti had in attendance all governors of Southwest states except Ogun governor, Ibikunle Amosun…
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Ajimobi, Aregbesola urge LAUTECH lecturers to resume academic activities
Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi and his Osun counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola have lamented the decision of lecturers of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State not to…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy